Coroner's Officers

In the event of a "sudden/unexpected death", whatever the time of day, the Police / Emergency Ambulance Service will attend on behalf of the Coroner. Once the immediate requirements have been met the Officer / Paramedic will pass on the details of the deceased and the circumstances to a full time Coroner’s Officer.

The fulltime Coroner's Officers are NOT police officers but are based at The Town Hall, Town Hall Square Leicester LE1 9BG. Office Hours in Leicester: 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 3.30pm on Friday